Handyman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

We're searching for a full time handyman to join We are looking for an experienced, reliable and highly capable
** General Builder / Property Maintenance Operative
** to join our growing team.. . This is not a specialist trade role. We need someone who is genuinely multi-skilled and able to take ownership of maintaining our portfolio of residential properties. You'll be trusted to diagnose problems, carry out repairs to a high standard, and keep properties safe, compliant and ready for occupation.. . No two days are the same.

You could be repairing a leaking pipe in the morning, installing a fire door in the afternoon, and decorating a property the following day.. .

• Diagnosing and repairing leaks.
• Replacing taps, toilets, sinks and waste fittings.
• Clearing blocked sinks, baths and drains.
• Replacing valves, traps and pipework.
• General plumbing maintenance.

• Fault finding.
• Replacing sockets, switches and light fittings.
• Installing additional sockets.
• Consumer unit (fuse board) replacements.
• Hardwiring smoke and heat alarms.
• General electrical repairs and maintenance.

• Hanging and adjusting doors.
• Installing and repairing fire doors.
• Fitting locks, handles and ironmongery.
• Building stud partitions.
• Skirting, architraves and general finish carpentry.
• Kitchen and unit repairs.

• Diagnosing heating and hot water faults.
• Replacing valves, pumps and heating components where appropriate.
• Basic boiler fault finding.
• Liaising with Gas Safe engineers when specialist work is required.

• Preparing surfaces.
• Filling, sanding and making good.
• Internal painting and decorating.
• Minor plaster repairs.

• Basic brickwork and repairs.
• Tiling.
• Silicone sealing.
• Flooring repairs.
• General property refurbishment.
• Damp and water damage repairs.

• Flat-pack furniture assembly.
• Installing shelving, curtain poles and blinds.
• Mounting televisions.
• Fitting appliances where required.

• Rubbish removal.
• Furniture removals.
• Garden clearance.
• Fence and gate repairs.
• General external maintenance.

• Can turn their hand to almost any maintenance or building task.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work.
• Can work independently and solve problems without constant supervision.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is organised and reliable.
• Communicates professionally with tenants, landlords and colleagues.
• Keeps work areas clean and tidy.
• Understands the importance of completing jobs properly rather than taking shortcuts.

• Proven experience in general building and property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge across multiple trades.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own tools.
• Ability to manage your workload and prioritise urgent repairs.
• Right to work in the UK.

• City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent trade qualifications.
• 18th Edition Electrical qualification.
• Plumbing qualifications.
• Experience working in occupied residential properties.
• Fire door installation experience.
• Experience working with letting agents, housing providers or local authorities.

You'll be joining a growing property company where your work genuinely matters. We maintain a large residential portfolio and are looking for someone who can become our go-to maintenance expert.. . . If you're the type of person who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in your workmanship, and wants a varied role where no two days are the same, we'd like to hear from you.

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm / Prebooked Saturdays

Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 yearly

Benefits: Commissions / Bonuses available

Starting time: Immediate start!

Ekko London is an established property management and lettings company based in East London, managing a growing portfolio of residential properties across London and Essex.. . We provide a wide range of services includin